20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Orchid Bee
Unaggressive and showing little fear of humans, orchid Bees are photogenic, iridescent pollinators found throughout the tropics of the Americas. They are important members of tropical forest ecosystems, but they are also unique among bees - they do not produce any honey.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 02.2021 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2022 |
| Photo Location: | Costa Rica |
| Camera: | Canon EOS RP |
| Copyright: | © Matthew Keller |